Melmoth

Name: Melmoth
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781788160674
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The Sunday Times Bestseller from the author of The Essex Serpent

By Sarah Perry

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In Sarah Perry's Melmoth, the protagonist, Helen Franklin, is drawn into a gripping mystery involving ancient manuscripts and the sinister legend of Melmoth the Wanderer. This eerie figure is said to roam the world, seeking witnesses to humanity's darkest deeds. As Helen unravels tales of guilt and penance, she is forced to confront her own past and the haunting presence of Melmoth.
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You might enjoy this intriguing narrative if you're drawn to dark, atmospheric tales entwined with gothic elements and moral complexity. The story delves into themes of guilt, redemption, and the shadows of the past, offering a haunting experience for those who appreciate rich, thought-provoking fiction.

Melmoth

From the author of the bestselling The Essex Serpent comes a darkly inventive and deeply moving novel that speaks urgently to our times.

THE NEW SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE ESSEX SERPENT

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Observer best fiction book of the year 2018

Shortlisted for the 2019 Dylan Thomas Prize

Oh friend, take my hand - I've been so lonely!

One winter night in Prague, Helen Franklin encounters her friend Karel, half-mad with fear.

He has come into possession of a mysterious old manuscript, filled with testimonies that speak to Helen from 17th-century England, wartime Czechoslovakia, the sweat-soaked streets of Manila, and 1920s Turkey. All of them tell of being followed by a tall, silent woman in black, bearing a terrible message.

Helen reads its contents with intrigue, but everything in her life is about to change.

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Melmoth by Sarah Perry receives praise for its rich storytelling and atmospheric presence. Critics highlight its elegance, with a balance between thrilling gothic elements and deep emotional truths. Reviewers describe it as haunting, thought-provoking, and immersive in its exploration of human nature, while also lauding Perry's skillful narrative and philosophical depth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788160674

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Serpent's Tail

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Sarah Perry is the author of The Essex Serpent and After Me Comes the Flood. She has been the UNESCO City of Literature writer-in-residence in Prague and a Gladstone's Library writer-in-residence. Her work has been translated into twenty languages.

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